Michael Gustafson
Senior Research And Development Engineer at Energy Recovery, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Energy Recovery, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Research And Development Engineer
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Product Engineer
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Jun 2017 - Oct 2019
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Hexagon Agility
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Product Support Engineer
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Dec 2013 - Feb 2017
Agility Fuel Solutions is a leading supplier of cryogenic and compressed natural gas fuel systems for the heavy duty and vocational truck markets. My role was to aid manufacturing, quality and design teams in reacting to performance feedback and improve subsequent iterations of the product. • Implemented design changes based on analysis of field performance data on CNG and LNG products. • Authored BOM and part revisions in Windchill PLM and IFS ERP. • Analyzed and designed parts for production changes and product repair in Creo Parametric and Simulate. • Lead or supported FA and necessary supplier interfacing for subcomponent troubleshooting. • Developed OEM customer system integration and installation. • Designed and conducted fluid control component bench top and on-vehicle testing. • Drafted technical bulletins for customer vehicle periodic maintenance, tech training, repair and recalls. Show less
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California State University, Fullerton
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Captain, Chassis Lead
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
Formula SAE is a well known collegiate competition series for open wheel racecars. The project allows student teams to hone and improve designs year after year, building on previously established technologies and performance data. • Directed vehicle development from design to competition achieving 30% improvement in power-to-weight. • Lead composite chassis and tooling design in SolidWorks 2012 on Titan VI competition vehicle.• Designed and tested all laminate mounting points reinforced for estimated loads.• Coordinated activities of 4 sub-teams and 35 interdisciplinary engineering students.• Manufactured Prepreg/Honeycomb structural driver’s cell, rear subframe weldment and tooling.Notable program firsts and achievements: First composite chassis, first standalone engine controller, first use of TTC tire load data for suspension design, 20 kg decrease in weight, 20% increase in usable power and torque across all engine speeds, 18% increase in peak power and 27% increase in peak torque. Show less
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Suspension Subteam member
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Supported suspension geometry design and fabrication; suspension subcomponent design.
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Kepler Motors
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Costa Mesa, CA
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
• Completed electric and combustion engine drivetrain integration in UG NX5 on Motion model sports car and preproduction prototypes. • Supported suspension component design and drawing creation in UG NX5. • Maintained and revised BOMs and engineering drawings. • Assisted composite manufacturing; prototype parts and tooling. • Planned prototype and production schedules in Microsoft Project. • Completed electric and combustion engine drivetrain integration in UG NX5 on Motion model sports car and preproduction prototypes. • Supported suspension component design and drawing creation in UG NX5. • Maintained and revised BOMs and engineering drawings. • Assisted composite manufacturing; prototype parts and tooling. • Planned prototype and production schedules in Microsoft Project.
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Education
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California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering -
Newport Harbor High School